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Greece Chooses ‘Murderess’ for International Feature Oscar Race After Scandal-Plagued Selection Process
Eva Nathena’s drama 'Murderess' was selected to represent Greece after the 25 eligible films withdrew from a selection process marred by scandal.
In a brief statement, Deputy Minister of Culture Iasonas Fotilas announced the selection of “Murderess,” saying the decision was reached by a “quorum” of industry professionals on the evening of Sept. 10, and that the six-person committee determined that the film “meets the requirements for a dynamic presence” in the upcoming Oscar race. With the Academy’s Oct. 2 submission deadline for the international feature film race looming, the Greek culture ministry this week appointed two new members, U.S.-based cinematographer Anastasios Michos and composer Nikos Platyrachos, to fill out the six-person committee. Variety reached out to producers Costas Lambropoulos and Dionyssis Samiotis, of Athens-based production outfit Tanweer, for comment on why the filmmakers decided not to withdraw “Murderess” from consideration, given the widespread irregularities in the selection process and the similar decision made by their Greek colleagues.
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